Tag: care for the elderly
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Join our mission to protect abandoned elders
OLD age is a stage in life that people of almost every culture consider a blessing – a blessing which can be enjoyed with generations within one’s family. There are over 100 million senior citizens in India and while there are senior citizens who are well cared for and protected, millions have been abandoned by…
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Meet the NGO for old age people in need
AN NGO for old age people in desperate need is Jeevan Anand Sanstha, an organization that takes abandoned and elderly people out of their place of despair and places them in comfort and safety. In a world that often rushes forward at a relentless pace, there exists a silent, forgotten population – the elderly, left…
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Manavlok: hope for Maharashtra’s elderly
MANAVLOK began in the 1970s when a group of compassionate and dedicated youths in Maharashtra recognized the pressing socio-economic issues faced by rural communities and embarked on a journey to create positive change. Their unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those in need culminated in the founding of Marathwada Navnirman Lokayat (Manavlok) in 1983.…
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Caring for the elderly in India: addressing challenges and shaping a brighter future
ELDERLY people in India are undergoing a significant demographic shift. As the population grows and life expectancy increases, so too does the number of elderly individuals in the country. While this demographic change brings with it opportunities for wisdom and experience to enrich society, it also presents numerous challenges. This article looks at the increasing…
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Celebrating International Day for Older Persons
INTERNATIONAL Day for Older Persons, observed annually on October 1st, is a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of older people in society. It is also an occasion to raise awareness about the issues and challenges they face and promote their well-being. In India, this day holds significant importance as the country is…
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Mitti Cafe: an NGO in Bangalore making a difference!
MITTI Cafe is an NGO in Bangalore that is more than just a chain of cafes; it is a source of hope, inclusion and empowerment for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in India. Founded by the determined Ayesha Alam, this remarkable NGO in Bangalore has not only revolutionized the way we perceive disability but…
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Agewell Foundation: empowering and uplifting older people
AGEWELL Foundation provides an effective solution in a world where the demographic landscape is rapidly changing and the needs and rights of older adults often take a back seat. It is in this context that Agewell Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1999, has emerged as a source of support for the elderly population in…
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Jeevan Anand Sanstha: an old age home on a mission
IN a world that often seems to move at a relentless pace, it is easy to overlook the plight of those who have traversed the many seasons of life and are left to face their twilight years alone and abandoned without an old age home. Sandip Parab, a compassionate individual with an unwavering commitment to…
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Dignity Foundation: empowering senior citizens
IN an era marked by rapid urbanization and changing family structures, Dignity Foundation addresses the issue of the well-being of senior citizens who often faces neglect. Dignity Foundation, an NGO dedicated to enhancing the lives of senior citizens, has emerged as a leading organization of hope for elderly individuals in six major Indian cities –…
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‘Age and productivity are not mutually exclusive’
WHAT started as a magazine in 1995 for senior citizens called Dignity Dialogue evolved into Dignity Foundation a few years later. The organisation responds to the felt needs of senior citizens by helping them lead active lives through various productive ageing and social support services for elder care. Raised in an environment of selfless service…